Floyd’s ‘economy’ Stage III
21 April 2009, 10:13 PM
#517
Thanks Ollie.
I changed the oil tonight and the new Subaru filters are even smaller than the small filters that replace the original big one's! I hope they're OK?...
I've started removing the stereo stuff, serviced the front A/R and associated rose joints.
My quest to remove stuff has pointed me towards performing a radiator fan cowelectomy. As it happens I think there is, at best, 0.5kg in removing metal from the fan cowls. The real weight is in the dual fans and they feel like 5kg's a piece. So, can these be replaced with Kenlow lightweight jobbies? The originals a 3 wire though...
I changed the oil tonight and the new Subaru filters are even smaller than the small filters that replace the original big one's! I hope they're OK?...
I've started removing the stereo stuff, serviced the front A/R and associated rose joints.
My quest to remove stuff has pointed me towards performing a radiator fan cowelectomy. As it happens I think there is, at best, 0.5kg in removing metal from the fan cowls. The real weight is in the dual fans and they feel like 5kg's a piece. So, can these be replaced with Kenlow lightweight jobbies? The originals a 3 wire though...
21 April 2009, 11:09 PM
#518
You can indeed replace them, pair of Spall fans would be my choice.
I have my two wire Spall's connected to the stock three wire set up, can't remember which ones I spliced together off the top of my head though
I have my two wire Spall's connected to the stock three wire set up, can't remember which ones I spliced together off the top of my head though
22 April 2009, 10:58 AM
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I forgot to mention that I picked up an Alloy Facelift bonnet from Ebay recently, so now the slippery slope to weight loss has begun. On the list is a small battery, steering wheel and seats.
Although I'll remove the tar pads on the floor and air bags, the car will still remain streetable as I will panel off the boot and replace the carpet. I may lose the rear door locks and rear electric windows too... All the seat belts except the drivers side will go to.
Although I'll remove the tar pads on the floor and air bags, the car will still remain streetable as I will panel off the boot and replace the carpet. I may lose the rear door locks and rear electric windows too... All the seat belts except the drivers side will go to.
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24 April 2009, 10:49 PM
#525
Good question! It won't be full on track car as the carpets and trim will stay. The tar pads will go where easily accessible and the dash will stay. The airbags will go as they aren't required with harness. A/C to stay - if you've had to wait 20 mins to get off the Ring in the middle of summer, you'll agree to this 
27 April 2009, 12:39 PM
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Hmm good one 
Just thinking through things:
Rear seats
Stereo and accompanying bits
Electric window motors (maybe leave the drivers one in?)
Spare tyre
Boot trim
Left foot rest
Floor mats
Not sure what else!
Just thinking through things:
Rear seats
Stereo and accompanying bits
Electric window motors (maybe leave the drivers one in?)
Spare tyre
Boot trim
Left foot rest
Floor mats
Not sure what else!
27 April 2009, 01:28 PM
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I have a long list of potential stuff to junk that will still mean the car remains civilised. Rear window motors and central locking will go. Spare whell has been replaced by a tin of foam stuff and therefore the jack has gone too. ECU to be moved to under passenger side dash and heavy plate to go.
28 April 2009, 01:10 PM
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Floyd, i pulled my airbag sensors, brain and wiring out a couple of weeks ago (the steering wheel went over a year ago). I put everything i removed in a poly bag and it weighed in at nearly 2kg.
I removed my stereo a while back but haven't got round to whipping out the speakers yet.
I removed my stereo a while back but haven't got round to whipping out the speakers yet.
30 April 2009, 12:33 PM
#533
Are the airbag sensors and brain esy to find (I don't have a manual)...
A few pictures:
I've finished the airbox heat shield by extending it right up to the front cross member. I did this because when the rad fans operate it chucks gob loads of hot air into the airbox area. There's a little cut out for the bonnet stay of course.
Fan cowlectomy:
Before
After
Saves a whopping 250g = don't bother unless really bored
A few pictures:
I've finished the airbox heat shield by extending it right up to the front cross member. I did this because when the rad fans operate it chucks gob loads of hot air into the airbox area. There's a little cut out for the bonnet stay of course.
Fan cowlectomy:
Before
After
Saves a whopping 250g = don't bother unless really bored
30 April 2009, 03:47 PM
#537
Thanks for the info Steven.
30 April 2009, 10:26 PM
#540
Done that already.... my drivers door handle looks like it has had a small dog hanging from it 
The relocated PS tank is very interesting to me... I have have some serious troubles with my PS over the last few months after changing to another tank and it has taken ages to resolve it, I know you can get a Spec R kit for relocation but I do like the idea of an OEM relocate.
I have one really dumb question to ask, I assume the tank feeds the pump via gravity so after moving it to where it is now have you had any issues at all or does the fact the system pumps does the flow of oil get back up to the pump ok ?
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